Can porcelain veneers make teeth look too white or unnatural?
Porcelain veneers can be customized to achieve the desired level of whiteness and natural appearance. Your input and preferences are considered during the design process.
Dentist
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
You can consume herbal tea with added antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and probiotics with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene.
You can consume flavored soy milk with added protein, fiber, omega-3, and probiotics with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any added sugars and maintain good oral hygiene.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
It detects cavities, infections, oral masses, bone loss, and other dental problems not visible to the naked eye.
Mainly plaque buildup, but also factors like hormonal changes, medications, diseases, and certain habits (smoking).
Sugar-free gum can actually be beneficial because it stimulates saliva production, which helps neutralize acids. However, gum with sugar can contribute to cavities.